208 IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH RSA-2452-1999 (O&M) Date of decision: 30.04.2025 State of Punjab and others ...Appellants Versus Des Raj ...Respondent CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE VIKAS BAHL Present: Mr. Surya Kumar, AAG, Punjab, for the appellants. Mr. Vipin Mahajan, Advocate and Ms. Chandanpreet Kaur Ahluwalia, Advocate for the respondent. **** VIKAS BAHL, J. (ORAL) 1. Respondent had filed a suit for declaration which was dismissed by the trial Court but was allowed by the First Appellate Court. 2. Learned State Counsel, on instructions from Smt. Ruchi Punyani, District Treasury Officer, Hoshiarpur, has submitted that vide letter dated 16.04.2025, the plaintiff had already retired on 29.02.2020 and the benefits have also been released to him and thus, the present appeal has been rendered infructuous and same be disposed of as such. 3. Learned counsel for the respondent has submitted that in case any amount is due to the respondent as per the judgment of the First Appellate Court, then he be permitted to pursue his rights. 4. Learned counsel for the appellants has submitted that in case the respondent pursues any such rights and in case any cause arises in future then the appellants be granted liberty to revive the appeal. 5. In view of the above, the present appeal is disposed of as having been rendered infructuous with liberty aforesaid. 6. All the pending miscellaneous applications, if any, shall stand disposed of in view of the abovesaid order. 30.04.2025 (VIKAS BAHL) Pawan JUDGE Whether speaking/reasoned:- Yes/No Whether reportable:- Yes/No PAWAN KUMAR 2025.05.01 17:26 I attest to the accuracy and authenticity of this document